Pranay Kumar

Senior Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 10 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • 17 years of experience in product development and engineering management.
  • Expert in cloud modernization and technical architecture.
  • Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and AdTech expert with strong technical leadership in product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureCloud ModernizationEngineering ManagementService DevelopmentSoftware Development

Other Skills

ReliabilityPresentationsAgile Software DevelopmentDefining RequirementsAPI DevelopmentKubernetesStorageAgile LeadershipPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipRESTful WebServicesAnalytical SkillsTeam MotivationStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership

About

I am an accomplished professional delivering over 17 years of career success in new product development,technology/ innovation management, software architecture, project/ programs leadership, Techinical leadership, functional leadership, product lifecycle management and client management. My dexterity lies in product lifecycle activities including design management, engineering change management, issues control & resolution, cost management, quality management and various other cross-functional activities. Demonstrated excellence in managing complete engineering operations involving requirement analysis, finalization of specifications, designing, testing and development in compliance to quality standards. Over the time, I have proved my excellence in ensuring operational readiness supporting pre-sales models, project resourcing, client-interactions, standardization of transition tools, and effective internal external communication to all stakeholders in the transition functional areas\ Steered the successful roll-out of process migrations / upgrades/ transitions while defining scope, setting timelines, analyzing requirements, prioritizing tasks, identifying dependencies, evaluating risks as per pre-set budgets.

Experience

19 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
10 mos
Current Experience

Assent

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Jul 2025Present · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Lemma

Director

Dec 2023Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Working as director of engineering. Responsibility includes
  •  Defining product roadmap of Lemma’s different products related to AdTech domain like CMS, SSP etc.
  •  Acting as a bridge between app team, DevOps, PM, Architects and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment
  •  Delivery of Products releases on time.
  •  Managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from planning and design to development, testing, and release
  •  Setting project timelines, tracking progress, identifying potential risks, and taking corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery
  •  Ensuring the product meets high standards of performance, reliability, and security
  •  Developing and executing a long-term IT strategy aligned with business goals and technological advancements
Service DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureReliabilityPresentationsAgile Software DevelopmentDefining Requirements+2

Lentra

Director

Jul 2023Nov 2023 · 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  •  Defining the Cloud modernization roadmap for existing app, identifying key features, enhancements, and innovations to maintain competitiveness and meet customer needs
  •  Defining road map and technical flow to move monolithic applications to K8s and enhancing with new microservice architecture.
  •  Acting as a bridge between app team, DevOps, Cloud teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment
  •  Managing the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from planning and design to development, testing, and release
  •  Setting project timelines, tracking progress, identifying potential risks, and taking corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery
  •  Ensuring the product meets high standards of performance, reliability, and security
  •  Developing and executing a long-term IT strategy aligned with business goals and technological advancements
Service DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureReliabilityPresentationsDefining RequirementsAPI Development+1

Seagate technology

2 roles

Senior Engineering Manager

Sep 2021Jun 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Established product development strategy in collaboration with stakeholders from an
  • engineering perspective
  •  Facilitated requirement scoping, evaluating design/alternatives, resolving issues and
  • improving process/performance
  •  Developed project plans, estimated time requirements, established deadlines,
  • monitored milestones, tracked project lifecycle, reporting issues that impact project
  • progress to both client & top managements
  •  Ensured that all technical and design risks are identified and appropriately managed
  • to meet project requirements
  •  Collaborated with product managers to craft the platform's roadmap and innovative
  • features, fostering widespread adoption and reusability across the enterprise during
  • every phase of the product life cycle
  •  Cultivated and sustained productive relationships with peer organizations, partners,
  • and software vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient delivery
  •  Managed the delivery of modules committed to ART during PI Planning
KubernetesStorageAgile LeadershipPeople ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipRESTful WebServices+18

Engineering Manager

Apr 2020Sep 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

Agile LeadershipCross-functional Team LeadershipRESTful WebServicesAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentStrategic Planning+14

Calsoft

2 roles

Associate Architect

Oct 2018Mar 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

  • Led and managed the team, overseeing day-to-day activities, and ensuring efficiency.
  • Play a role in employee retention
  •  Participated in requirement gathering, story creation, and estimation. Contribute to UI
  • design and UX enhancement
  •  Managed the Key Result Area (KRA) reviews. Engage in pre-sales activities, crafting
  • POCs, and technology selection
  •  Worked on process improvements, product delivery, and employee evaluations.
  • Provided L3 support for end customers
  •  Drove innovation in architecture, enhancing performance and security. Manage
  • training across teams and multiple projects concurrently
Cross-functional Team LeadershipAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentService DevelopmentTeam LeadershipTechnical Architecture+10

Project Lead

Feb 2013Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 4 mos

RESTful WebServicesJavaScriptAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)+6

Bmc software

Staff Specialist

Jun 2016Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune · On-site

RESTful WebServicesJavaScriptAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureReliability+9

Ptc

Senior Software Specialist

May 2008Feb 2013 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Pune Area, India

RESTful WebServicesJavaScriptAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)+5

Zensar technologies

Associate SW Engg

Jan 2006Mar 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune Area, India

Analytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Product DevelopmentAPI Development

Education

BIT Mesra Student-Industry Relations Cell

MCA — Computer

Jan 2003Jan 2006

Indira Gandhi National Open University

BCA — Computer Applications

May 1998Apr 2002

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